Akron Public Library

Describes how whales live and some different types of whales.

When the older penguins won't let Pete fish with them, Pete goes off by himself and meets some new friends: a whale, a boy, a seal, and a sea lion.

Text and photographs present information about seals and whales.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of sea creatures. Ames now turns his attention to drawing sea creatures. He begins with a page of instruction that encourages readers to go slowly and draw lightly step-by-step, keeping a soft eraser at hand. He asks readers also to watch the empty spaces around the lines in order to promote accuracy, and to use a mirror to view the drawing, making mistakes more obvious.

A fictional description of a science class studying whales and going on a whale watch with their science teacher Ms. Frizzle

When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.

Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of these large mammals which live in water.

Investigates the lives and lifestyles of the oceans' most intelligent mammals. Whales and dolphins are the closest living relatives to humans in the underwater world.

Provides answers to such questions about various species of whales and dolphins as "Do all whales have teeth?", "How long do most whales live?", "Why do dolphins whistle?", and "Can dolphins save humans?"